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Please tutor me on some integrated amp basics.
skyscraper OP I’m not really looking for integrated amp recommendations at this point Well if that’s the case and not Halo Hint 6 intergrated, then have a listen to the new John Curl designed Halo JC 5 poweramp, also has everything you need for ... 
Does this image give you claustrophobia?
Could have been worse, could have been a wall full of Bose ****https://a3-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/94/d525e53d3c59eae66b4844b9a1c2f4bf/full.jpgCheers George 
Please tutor me on some integrated amp basics.
Please tutor me on some integrated amp basics.I’ve recently purchased Magico A3 speakers Very nice speakers btw.From what been said they are a similar load to the amp as the V3, and this is what’s said about them." There is also a combination of ... 
Does this image give you claustrophobia?
Like I said everyone knows Mac owners purchase more for looks than for sound, quality.And if you object, you probably own one, and also believe auto transformers on solid state amps are the real deal.   Cheers George 
Does this image give you claustrophobia?
Typical of how I've found Mac owners, they'd rather gaze at their equipment than listen to it.Cheers George 
Best possible separates for Thiel CS 3.7
thieliste OP My question of the day is if you had a budget of 50K to drop in a pre-power combo to drive a pair of Thiel CS 3.7 what would be your top 3 favorite choices You need to look at the impedance/-phase graph to make an informed decision.... 
Autoformers, The Benefits in matching amp to speaker
One problem with switching amps is that the output filter is optimized for a particular resistive impedance. Unfortunately our speakers are neither resistive or constant so the fix is only nominal. This is why I found the Belcanto 600M's the f... 
Autoformers, The Benefits in matching amp to speaker
compensating for the interacion of the switching amps output filter by modifying its drive signal while still in the digital domain. I believe BelCanto maybe did something similar with their M600 monoblocks and modify the Hypex modules with filte... 
Class D is just Dandy!
maplegrovemusic   They are active with class d amps inside . These are in no way bright or fatiguing , things I have associated with older class d amps . Looking to find out how and why this could be ? This may help, but the reviewer found it... 
Opinions on these budget integrateds?
You can buy the pre-upgrade Parasound Hint model for probably $400 less than it retailed before the Hint 6 came out. New Features (Changes from the original Halo Integrated)Burr Brown analogue resistor ladder volume controlDimmable front pane... 
classe twenty five and classe fifteen
willmacc7 posts09-28-2018 6:17pmThanks guys. The model I saw is the later 25 (without DR) ie after founder was stitched up and booted out.So I take it thats's 25w consumption at standby or idle? And then with any signal/volume its the full class... 
classe twenty five and classe fifteen
willmacc6 posts09-28-2018 1:31pmIf anyone knows the answers, wd be much appreciated. What’s the wattage consumption on the 25? And do they produce alot of heat? Classe DR-25 a very nice reliable amp, sweet and never in your face, a little boring.... 
Opinions on these budget integrateds?
stereo52,227 posts09-25-2018 1:26amParasound Halo Integrated.  160wpc, 45 amps of current. +1 for this, and when you get a new pair of speakers, even if they are very hard to drive this will do the job better that any of the others, and you get... 
Have DAC’s improved for Redbook CD playback?
The distortion and S/N of modern D/A chips is much improved over that of 10 years ago. Yes, that may have improved with Delta Sigma, but they sound bland, and musically disconnected. Proof is in what mahler123 heard in his above post compared to ... 
First impression: Herron VTPH-2A phono preamp
rob67 Your very welcome Rob, and thank you very much for the kind words. Glad you like it so much and how it sounds, you’ve said it like it is.Are you going to try the 12v Li-Ion rechargeable battery to power the Lightspeed with? It will give a g...